Monday, October 1, 2012

~Woodland Fall Breakfast Table~

This year, I am slowly getting my home decorated for Fall. Being a new empty-nester, I am enjoying the slower pace of being able to take my time, and really enjoy the process. In previous posts, I've shown you my mantel and coffee table. Today, I am sharing my "Woodland Fall" breakfast table".

I enjoy the deep, rich tones of our kitchen; and they translate well for the warm, cozy feel of the season.

Layers of natural and faux foliage create a "bridge" between the two lanterns...I purchased these several years ago at ZGallerie.

Since there are only two of us at home now, Dear Hubby and I only use one side of the table...so, the display is not a conversation barrier!

My inspiration came from this display at Williams-Sonoma.

(The quality is not very clear, as I did a quick snap with my iphone!)I love the beauty of the white dishes, with the rattan chargers; but, it was the pumpkin dinnerware that stole my heart! That mix, along with the stainless and copper cookware was just stunning. I love a mix of elements in the kitchen.

I also fell in love with the 'bushy' foliage of this display at Pottery Barn...(Another quick iphone shot)

So, I merged elements of the two...

The table is set with the "Botanical Pumpkin"plates from Williams-Sonoma.

I saw them in the display above; and it was love at first sight!

Each setting began with these rattan chargers, which were a previous purchase from Cost Plus World Market.

The chargers were layered with white dinner plates fromMikasa.

Then, the "Botanical Pumpkin" salad plates were added.

I purchased the dinner napkins, in the "Botanical Pumpkin" pattern, as well.

The napkin rings were a thrift find. I bought a bag of 8, for 99¢...they were brass; and I simply gave them a coat of Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze. Now they are perfect for Fall!A vintage copper ice bucket serves as a vase for the flowers and foliage. Various pumpkins, leaves, and gourds provide seasonal color. I'm doing a lot with copper in the kitchen this season, so this works perfectly.

The flicker of candlelight in the lanterns adds ambience; and they are topped with little fall accents.

To the right of the breakfast table, in a small space between the office doors and the pantry, I added a kitchen towel, also, in the "Botanical Pumpkin" pattern. The towel serves as a base for the wooden pizza peel, that was a thrift find, last week. I added some raffia and a few fall leaves for texture.

I hope to find some small white pumpkins to add to the table soon, as a final touch. Pumpkins are just starting to show up here; and I have not seen the white ones at all.

Lanterns and berries are always beautiful to me, so I really like your tablescape. I've never seen those dishes, but those salad plates are really pretty. Fall items always look so nice in your home with the color choices you use, so your fall decorating is always stunning!Have a great week Shenita.

What a gorgeous tablescape dear Shenita. I love the centerpiece arrangement and the lanterns forming a bridge. The dishes are so pretty and your inspiration is fabulous...even better! Love the setting in your house with the warm atmosphere of the coloring you have, through out it. Enjoy your week.FABBY

Your Fall table setting is just perfect for the season! I like how you chose inspiration from the stores you visited to create it. Some white pumpkins would be just the right touch to tie in with your white plates too. If you can't find any real ones, you can always find some fakes at craft stores. That's what I do so I can use them year after year.

Shenita,This is a gorgeous Autumn tablescape, absolutely stunning. The layering is exquisite. The lanterns and the toppers are so elegant and the chargers and plates are lovely together. The rich, earthy colors are so beautiful. Well done...love, love, love!! xo ~Liz

Love how your layers of natural and faux foliage create a "bridge" between the two lanterns. This is just gorgeous, perfect for two now that you are empty nesters. This is so gorgeous, I do love lanterns.

Pumpkins are just starting to show up there? Really?!?!?!! I would have thought they'd be there before here in the Midwest. They've been in our nurseries and grocery stores for about a month+ now. The white ones are not quite as easy to come by this year. I don't know if that has anything to do with the drought or not. All of the pumpkins are priced a little above what we have enjoyed in the recent past. I think the white ones I bought the other day were 3 for $2. Anyhooooo....LOVE those Williams-Sonoma plates! Oh, my gosh, those are exquisite!!! They have a very artistic look to them. I can see why your heart skipped a beat! I like also that you merged elements of 2 looks you admired to create something uniquely your own. Very, very nice!!! Have a good week ahead!

I can see why you fell in love with those pumpkin plates! And you put them to good use, love the lanterns with the pretty fall accents as a "bridge". I'm on the look out for some white pumpkins too - might have to resort to painting some!

I saw your comment on Debbie Doos blog. Do you do the newbie party thing? What do we need to do exactly? I am just so confused. lol Could you let me know? Is there a few steps to this thing? lol I would like to do it before my one year blogging anniversary, Oct 31st. That way I qualify on both accounts. The less than one year and the less than 100 followers. Anyway I'd like to try it this week, or today actually. :)

I am so LOVING the Botanical Pumpkin Plates! Gorgeous ...as is your entire tablescape! And the towel looks so pretty paired with the bread board!

I went back and compared the piece I found over the weekend at the yard sale, and it is a match to your lovely tureen! How about that! Mine must be a gravy boat, but the spoon is missing! I only paid 50 cents for it! :) Send me your address, and I'll send it to you! I'd love for you to have it! You can enjoy it with your beautiful tureen! (rmgrice@yahoo.com)

Your botanical pumpkin plates are the perfect addition to your table. Lovely autumn tablescape, Shenita. I picked up 4 more of those rattan chargers just yesterday because I plan to use them for a luncheon later this month. Now I have 12! ;-)Was thrilled they still had them this year. Thank you for sharing the gorgeous details of your fall table.

Your tablescape certainly puts me in a fall mood. I've not had time to slow down to put out any fall yet and my house is still in a painting mess, but I've been inspired by your lovely creation. I really like the pumpkin plates from WS.

What a gorgeous table setting, Shenita. Those plates are so pretty. Loving all the colors of autumn and the lanterns look great too! Happy Belated Birthday, my friend. I'm sorry that I missed sending birthday wishes on your special day.

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, Shenita! I love your Fall plates ... the lanterns are fabulous, and the Fall embellishments nestled around them are perfect! And, I love how your layered a matching napkin behind the pizza peel!

Hi Shenita! Oh, what a beautiful setting. I love your pumpkin dishes and the pretty napkins. Your centerpiece is so lovely with the berries and leaves. You always do such a beautiful job at making a pretty table. Thank you for popping in to see me and it is good to be home.Be a sweetie,shelia ;)

Shenita, your tablescape is gorgeous! Those pumpkin plates with their matching napkins are so incredibly beautiful. I have not been in a Williams-Sonoma store this season and it's probably a good thing or I would have had to have those, too. And I love how you decorated your pizza peel, too. I have one hanging in the kitchen and I will see how I can embellish it, too!

Shenita, I think you were made for Fall. Absolutely breathtaking tablescape. Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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Wife. Mother. Lifestyle Blogger. I'm a Southern girl, born and raised in Louisiana, who migrated to Texas, and loves everything about decorating and entertaining. I call my decor style a "gumbo". It's Southern style, with a twist. It's a dash of Tuscan, a splash of French, a pinch of Old World and a hint of Contemporary. I invite you to join me as I share my fabulous finds and lifestyle ideas.